Knox Township is one of twelve townships in Jay County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 503 and it contained 215 housing units.

History

Knox Township was organized in 1839. It was named after Knox County, Ohio.

Knox Township, Jay County, Indiana

Geography

According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , all land. The streams of Bit Run, Corrode Run, Cowboy Run, Crooked Creek, Harris Creek, Holster Creek, Mud Creek, Oak Run, Oval Run, Phillips Run, Rustic Run and Wire Run run through this township.

Knox Township, Jay County, Indiana

Unincorporated towns

Ridertown

Adjacent townships

Penn Township (north) Greene Township (east) Jefferson Township (southeast) Richland Township (south) Jackson Township, Blackford County (west) Harrison Township, Blackford County (northwest)

Knox Township, Jay County, Indiana

Cemeteries

The township contains one cemetery, Winters.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

Kesler Field

References

United States Census Bureau cartographic boundary files

External links

Indiana Township Association

United Township Association of Indiana

Townships in Jay County, Indiana

Townships in Indiana